DARE DANCE

ARTISTIC VISION

DARE is an artist-led initiative delivering dance development through projects at both community and professional level.

We bring together high calibre artistic professionals for research, collaboration and production and provide opportunities for access to innovative creative projects for a wide range of participants.

DARE forges links with international artists and organisations to promote cultural exchange.  
DARE works to demonstrate the relevance, accessibility and vitality of Dance in people’s lives by working in a range of different contexts through a variety of forms.
In order to achieve its vision DARE has adopted four key aims.

1. To create a working environment in which high calibre artists can extend, challenge and support each other

2. To commission, produce and promote quality performances, which create a vital connection between audience and performer.

3. To support artistically gifted individuals to develop their own skills and re-invest their gifts and talents back into the community

4. To work in partnership to deliver participatory opportunities in dance, promoting improved health, social inclusion and community regeneration. 
DARE has received funding from Barrow Borough Council, Cumbria County Council, Arts Council England: North West and ERDF.